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Enterprise Broadband

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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17 Jun 2024 at 13:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs has awarded a contract for the project titled "Enterprise Broadband" to British Telecommunications. The procurement process, initiated through a tender, involved the provision of digital, data & technology services to enable broadband connections for homeworkers and offices in core DEFRA and Arm's Length Bodies. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses specializing in computer network services. Businesses offering ICT infrastructure, broadband connectivity solutions, and related technology services would be well-suited to compete in similar procurements. The contract value was £1,895,400 GBP, signed on June 14, 2024, and the procurement stage was at the award phase, with British Telecommunications being the active supplier.

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Notice Title

Enterprise Broadband

Notice Description

Digital, Data & Technology Services (DDTS) currently provides broadband connections for Homeworkers & Offices in core DEFRA and across all the Arm's Length Bodies (ALB's), 282 of these comprise of contractual homeworkers. These services are the primary internet connectivity for many homeworkers as well as small and medium sized offices. They also underpin small Wireless Fidelity (WiFi) networks, printing capability, Closed Circuit Television (CCTV), Alarm Systems and other Information and Communications Technology (ICT).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Digital, Data & Technology Services (DDTS) currently provides broadband connections for Homeworkers & Offices in core DEFRA and across all the Arm's Length Bodies (ALB's), 282 of these comprise of contractual homeworkers. These services are the primary internet connectivity for many homeworkers as well as small and medium sized offices. They also underpin small Wireless Fidelity (WiFi) networks, printing capability, Closed Circuit Television (CCTV), Alarm Systems and other Information and Communications Technology (ICT). Additional information: Extending to maintain continuity of service whilst FNPP further competition is running and to allow time for transitions

Procurement Information

Extending to maintain continuity of service whilst FNPP further competition is running and to allow time for transitions, under Regulation 72 1 (b) of the PCR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04707c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018633-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72700000 - Computer network services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,895,400 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
Donna-Louise Dutton
Contact Email
donna-louise.dutton@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7557185539

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS

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